Mysuru: The second batch of five Dasara elephants will be arriving in city tomorrow. The five elephants to be brought in the second batch are- Prashanth, Mahendra, Sugreeva, Lakshmi and Hiranya (three male and two female elephants) and are expected to reach Mysore Palace between 3.30 pm and 4 pm tomorrow from their respective elephant…
Nruthyathi Kalaashaale presents Samaagama-2024
September 4, 2024Mysuru: Samaagama-2024 Annual Bharatanatyam event, presented by Nruthyathi Kalaashaale, was held at Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kalavedike in Kuvempunagar recently. The event marked the 5th year anniversary of the institution, which has been a light of Bharatanatyam under the leadership of its Founder, Anusha Varun. Since 2008, she has been passionately imparting this timeless art form to…
Woman ends life over dowry harassment
September 4, 2024Mysuru: A 22-year-old woman reportedly committed suicide by hanging self after she was allegedly harassed frequently by her husband and his family members for dowry. The incident took place on Sept. 2 morning at Belavadi. The deceased woman is J. Shilpa, daughter of Lakshmamma of Amruteshwara Nagar in city. A case has been registered against…
Retired lecturer’s house burgled
September 4, 2024Mysuru: Burglars, using duplicate keys, broke into the house of a retired lecturer on Belavadi Road in Panchacharya Layout in Vijayanagar Police Station limits and have decamped with gold ornaments and cash from the house. The burglary took place at the house of retired lecturer M. Chandrashekar. Chandrashekar has two daughters, one residing in Bengaluru…
63rd Heritage Music Festival at 8th Cross Ganesha Pandal from Sept. 7
September 4, 2024Mysuru, the cultural capital of Karnataka, is resonant with the music of great maestros. Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mandali Charitable (SPVGMC) Trust, Mysuru, has been playing a crucial role in preserving the continuity of this resonance by organising music concerts during Ganesha festival since over six decades at 8th Cross Ganesha Pandal in VV Mohalla….
Global Navigation Satellite System Vs privacy issues
September 4, 2024Sir, Apropos the news item titled ‘Toll collection on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway: FASTag to be replaced by Global Navigation Satellite System soon’ in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 1. This is indeed an intriguing technology. However, it’s worth noting that privacy concerns are the primary reason many advanced countries have hesitated to adopt this system. While…
India achieves highest ever medals tally in Paralympics
September 4, 2024Athletes repeat Tokyo’s double podium finish in men’s high-jump T63 Paris: India took their medals tally to 20 at the Paris Paralympics 2024 yesterday — the best ever in a single edition of Paralympics. Before this, their best performance came in Tokyo where India won 19 medals. Indian athletes repeated Tokyo’s double podium finish in…
Dr. (Capt.) K. Thimmappiah Memorial Trophy: Samit Dravid stands as ‘Wall’ for Karnataka Colts
September 4, 2024Mysuru: Samit Dravid, son of former international cricketer and head coach of Indian Men’s team Rahul Dravid, came to the rescue of KSCA Colts after the team lost two early wickets on the first day of the ongoing Dr. (Capt.) K. Thimmappiah Memorial Trophy four-day match against Odisha Cricket Association at JSS SJCE Cricket Ground…
Selected for State-level wrestling tournament
September 4, 2024Mysuru: G. Sanjay, a student of JSS High School in Siddarthanagar, has won a gold medal in the 48-kg Freestyle wrestling at the District-level Wrestling Tournament organised by Department of Public Instruction, here recently. He has been selected to take part in the State-level Tournament to be held later in the year. Sanjay is the…
Mysore Monsoon Races 2024 from tomorrow
September 4, 2024The Mysore Derby 2024 on Oct. 27 Mysuru: The Mysore Race Club (MRC) Limited is scheduled to start the Mysore (Monsoon) Races 2024 from tomorrow (Sept. 5). The 16-day racing will conclude on Oct. 27. Stakemoney: The advertised stakemoney shall be to the tune of Rs. 6,85,50,000 including cups/ trophies for the Season. Sweepstake/ Classic…
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